Almost ten years after Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, there is finally certainty. Bethesda and MachineGames have officially announced Wolfenstein 3. This brings a long phase full of rumors about the future of the shooter series to an end. And although the developers have not yet released a trailer, they are already providing a first glimpse into the new adventure. Alongside two familiar characters, a snippet from the script is causing a stir in particular. After all, the story appears to pick up right where many fans have long suspected the next installment would begin.
The announcement was made on November 12, 2026, as part of the celebrations for Xbox’s 25th anniversary.
Xbox head Asha Sharma personally confirmed that Wolfenstein 3 is in production at MachineGames.
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Bethesda subsequently published further information on its official website.
This marks the first time it has been confirmed beyond a doubt that the developers are working on a third major installment in the modern Wolfenstein series.
MachineGames is finally returning to Wolfenstein
For fans of the series, the news is particularly welcome.
In recent years, MachineGames had focused primarily on other projects.
The best-known example is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which was initially released for Xbox and PC and later launched on PlayStation 5 as well.
That adventure impressively demonstrated that the Swedish studio is still capable of developing elaborately staged single-player experiences.
At the same time, however, many players were waiting for a return to Wolfenstein.
After all, the story surrounding William “B.J.” Blazkowicz was far from complete.
Back in February 2025, we reported that MachineGames is working on several new, pretty cool projects.
At the time, it remained unclear which games would actually materialize.
Now at least one of them is certain.
B.J. Blazkowicz and Grace Walker are back
Of particular interest is the return of two familiar figures.
Bethesda has confirmed that Brian Bloom will once again voice William “B.J.” Blazkowicz.
Debra Wilson is likewise returning to her role as Grace Walker.
Both characters played a central role in previous Wolfenstein adventures.
This strongly suggests that Wolfenstein 3 will continue the existing storyline.
A complete summary of the plot, however, is not yet available.
Nor has the exact time period in which the new adventure takes place been disclosed.
Nevertheless, the confirmed return of the two characters suggests that MachineGames is retaining at least key elements of the previous plot.
A script photo offers an unusual preview
Instead of a classic announcement trailer, Xbox head Asha Sharma published a photograph of the script.
The beginning of the first chapter can be seen on it.
It bears the title “Nazitraz”.
The scene shown takes place in an interrogation room.
A man named Otto appears to be sitting across from B.J. Blazkowicz.
As B.J. approaches him, Otto reacts noticeably nervously.
Shortly after, Fergus enters the scene and busies himself with a watch.
The short excerpt does not reveal anything further.
Even so, the decision to showcase a portion of the script of all things is interesting.
After all, the document not only confirms the return of familiar figures but also provides a first impression of the series’ customary gritty tone.
What significance Otto or the interrogation room holds for the overall story remains completely open for now.
Nor can it be deduced from these few lines whether the scene actually represents the playable introduction.
New motion capture recordings published
Alongside the script, MachineGames released a photo from a motion capture session.
During these sessions, the actors’ movements and performances are recorded in order to transfer them to digital game characters later on.
Such recordings are standard practice, especially for elaborately staged action-adventures.
The release demonstrates that MachineGames is already working on bringing its characters to life.
However, a single photo does not allow for a reliable assessment of how far along development is overall.
Years can still lie between performance capture recordings and the finished game.
Therefore, the current announcement should not be confused with an imminently pending release.
Earlier leaks were apparently accurate
It is also interesting to note that concrete rumors regarding Wolfenstein 3 surfaced as early as the beginning of 2026.
At the time, a purported casting call drew attention.
Operating under the project name “Valkyrie,” the search was on for a young actress.
The description pointed toward a Ukrainian orphan named Sofiya, who was supposed to forge a connection with B.J. Blazkowicz over the course of the story.
We reported on this in detail in our news article Wolfenstein 3 reportedly already in development: Casting leak points to new story and characters.
With the official announcement, it is now at least confirmed that a new Wolfenstein installment is indeed in the works.
However, the story details mentioned back then were not automatically confirmed by this.
Bethesda has neither publicly mentioned Sofiya nor the alleged project name Valkyrie.
Consequently, we must continue to distinguish between earlier rumors and the new official information here.
Will Wolfenstein 3 also be released for PlayStation 5?
For PSINFO, one question is naturally of particular interest.
Is Wolfenstein 3 also coming to PlayStation?
There is no answer to that as of yet.
Bethesda and Microsoft have neither named specific platforms nor a release date.
A release for PlayStation 5 is therefore neither confirmed nor ruled out.
However, Microsoft’s publishing strategy has changed significantly in recent years.
Former Xbox brands now regularly appear on Sony’s consoles as well.
This applies, for example, to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
MachineGames therefore already has experience with PlayStation versions of its current games.
Whether this strategy will also be applied to Wolfenstein 3 remains to be seen.
A third installment could conclude the grand story
Modern Wolfenstein series began in 2014 with The New Order.
In it, MachineGames developed an alternate history world in which Nazi Germany had won World War II.
B.J. Blazkowicz subsequently fought his way through a world dominated by the National Socialists.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus followed in 2017.
The game continued the story and shifted a large portion of the plot to the United States.
Later, Wolfenstein: Youngblood was released as a cooperative spin-off centered around the protagonist’s daughters.
A classic third main installment, however, was a long time coming.
MachineGames had previously stated, though, that the studio fundamentally views the story as a trilogy.
Studio head Jerk Gustafsson emphasized as recently as early 2026 that the series had not been concluded.
With the current announcement, this long-term wish is finally turning into a concrete project.
Whether Wolfenstein 3 will actually represent the definitive finale of the story, however, has not been explicitly confirmed by Bethesda yet.
When will Wolfenstein 3 be released?
There is no official answer to this either so far.
The developers have not named a release year or a specific launch window.
Information regarding potential editions, pricing, or technical details is also missing.
Gameplay footage has not been shown yet.
Consequently, it is currently impossible to judge what changes are planned for the combat system or the structure of the game world.
MachineGames has merely stated that it is working intensively on the new title and will share further information as soon as the team is ready.
A release in 2027 or 2028 would be pure speculation without additional details.
The only certainty is that the game is officially in production.
The long wait could finally pay off
Confirmation of Wolfenstein 3 is among the more encouraging pieces of news for fans of classic single-player shooters.
Particularly in an era where many major publishers are increasingly turning toward live-service games and long-term monetization, another elaborately produced story-driven shooter would be a welcome change of pace.
Naturally, we do not yet know what gameplay direction MachineGames will actually pursue.
But the return of B.J. Blazkowicz, Grace Walker, and the experienced developers raises justified expectations.
It will be particularly interesting to see how the studio has evolved since Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
After all, MachineGames has since gathered additional experience with large, narrative-driven game worlds.
If this experience flows into Wolfenstein 3, the new installment could turn out significantly more ambitious than its predecessors.
For the time being, however, patience is required.
A script photo and confirmation of production do not yet constitute a finished game.
After a wait of nearly ten years, the official announcement is an important step nonetheless.
And for fans of B.J. Blazkowicz, one thing above all should count: The story is finally continuing.
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